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Things to Do in Skelton-on-Ure, York

One village pub, The Black Lion, and a Village Store with a Post Office counter. It's a quiet spot near the A1(M) motorway, with the nearby market town of Boroughbridge just a short distance away.

One village pub, The Black Lion, and a Village Store with a Post Office counter. It's a quiet spot near the A1(M) motorway, with the nearby market town of Boroughbridge just a short distance away.

  • Newby HallHistory Museum
  • The Black Swan at OldsteadFine Dining
  • Grantham ArmsRestaurant
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By TripSapien · Updated August 25, 2026

Top things to do in Skelton-on-Ure

  • Newby Hall in Skelton-on-Ure, York

    Newby Hall

    ★ 4.7 · 2.0k
    History Museum★

    Georgian house & gardens on 25 acres, with a shop, exhibits & a seasonal kids' adventure playground.

    Every day
    10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Skelton-on-Ure

  • The Black Swan at Oldstead in Skelton-on-Ure, York

    The Black Swan at Oldstead

    ★ 4.8 · 641
    Fine Dining

    Innovative cuisine served in a candlelit dining room with Persian rugs and log fires, plus rooms.

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  • Grantham Arms in Skelton-on-Ure, York

    Grantham Arms

    ★ 4.6 · 1.2k
    Restaurant

    Classic pub with straightforward, modern rooms, plus an apartment with a full kitchen.

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  • Yolk Farm Restaurant/Cafe in Skelton-on-Ure, York

    Yolk Farm Restaurant/Cafe

    ★ 4.5 · 561
    Restaurant· £10-20
    Mon–Thu
    9 AM – 4 PM
    Fri
    9 AM – 4 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 4 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 4 PM
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  • Golden Ball in Skelton-on-Ure, York

    Golden Ball

    ★ 4.7 · 739
    Pub· £1–10

    Old-school, community-run pub with live gigs, bar billiards, a barbecue area and a beer garden.

    Mon–Thu
    4 PM – 11 PM
    Fri
    2 PM – 11:30 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 11:30 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 11 PM
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  • The Curious Coffee Company in Skelton-on-Ure, York

    The Curious Coffee Company

    ★ 4.6 · 459
    Café & Bakery· £10–20
    Mon–Fri
    7:30 AM – 4 PM
    Sat
    8:30 AM – 4 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 3 PM
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  • Strawberry Fields Cafe in Skelton-on-Ure, York

    Strawberry Fields Cafe

    ★ 4.6 · 878
    Cafeteria· £1–10
    Mon–Thu
    9 AM – 3 PM
    Fri
    9 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 4 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 4 PM
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  • Hideaway Home & Kitchen in Skelton-on-Ure, York

    Hideaway Home & Kitchen

    ★ 4.7 · 177
    Restaurant· £10–20
    Mon–Thu
    9 AM – 4 PM
    Fri
    9 AM – 9:30 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 4 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 4 PM
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Map of Skelton-on-Ure with pinned top attractions (1 through 8)
  1. 1Newby Hall
  2. 2The Black Swan at Oldstead
  3. 3Grantham Arms
  4. 4Yolk Farm Restaurant/Cafe
  5. 5Golden Ball
  6. 6The Curious Coffee Company
  7. 7Strawberry Fields Cafe
  8. 8Hideaway Home & Kitchen

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